Pulmonary & Critical Care Fellowship Program Research | Hackensack University Medical Center

Our division is involved in multiple studies and quality improvement projects, some of which are listed below. In addition, Hackensack Meridian Health has the Center for Discovery and Innovation as a member of the network. The CDI is a translational research center that works with physicians at Hackensack to advance translational projects.

Clinical Trials

• ASPIRE clinical trial on a new medication for chronic cough
• NIGHTINGALE study - genomic markers for risk stratification of pulmonary nodules
• Phase 2 and 3 studies on therapies for RSV, pulmonary fibrosis and ARDS

Research Studies

• Assessment of RV function with POCUS in acute pulmonary embolism
• Bronchoscopic performance of different bronchoscopes in the ICU
• Use of inhaled TXA before bronchoscopy to reduce bleeding with biopsy
• Use of TPA/Dornase in complicated pleural effusions and risk of bleeding while on anti-platelet medications or anticoagulation.

Quality Improvement

• COPD and pneumonia readmission reduction projects
• ICU huddle improvement
• Mobility in the ICU
• Ventilator weaning

Regional and National Meetings

• Faculty and fellows are active in both the local ATS chapter of NJ, the local SCCM chapter in NJ and present at national meetings at Chest and ATS.
• The faculty at Hackensack have helped create an Ultrasound course for other physicians in the network and the region and helped to create an ECMO symposium for the region.